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January 26, 2006
Different Kind of Fun
Yesterday we reviewed for our Vocabulary Test on Friday by playing a game I loved as a kid – Memory. We put the words on one side of our index cards and the definitions, synonyms, and antonyms on the other. We cut the cards in half, placed them face down, mixed them up and had a great time. Cora Beth won the competition in my homeroom and AJ won for Mrs. Wooten’s so they are really excited because they have earned a 100 on the test. Other kids got some Air Heads for their great job on the activity. I captured this image of Jemar really intently studying the game board and played around with it in Google’s free software program Picasa. I enjoy photography and working with the pictures I take so I had to share it with everyone. I really do think it turned out great.
Today we had a little PowerPoint fun to review for our test. Most of the kids had never seen Hollywood Squares but the competition was intense. The boys played the girls and they went back and forth in the fun and excitement. PowerPoint can be so boring but reviewing like this can be so much more fun.
In Social Studies we have taken a little quiz on the political map of southern Africa. In Mrs. Wooten’s class the grades were less than stellar. Next week we will quiz on the physical features of the region and I hope the kids are preparing and will do better. Some persuasion from home helps a whole lot.
Posted by hlperson at January 26, 2006 01:42 PM
Comments
Hey! I had fun playing Hollywood Squares, and can not wait for the test Friday. I know I will pass it.
Posted by: Chris M. at January 26, 2006 03:58 PM
I really enjoyed playing the game Hollywood Squares it really helped me learn my words and it was fun. I really hope that we will be able to play a game like that for the next unit.
Posted by: Britney R. at January 26, 2006 07:20 PM
This game is so fun. It's too cool how you made it and how there are names like Sand E. Beaches. Although the girls have lost two in a row, it is so fun trying to catch up with the guys!
Posted by: Courtney D. at January 26, 2006 08:32 PM
I should of won CoraBeth cheated. I want a redue.
Posted by: Kenneth S-K at January 29, 2006 06:08 PM
I loved playing "Hollywood Squares". It is a great way to learn but in a fun way!
Posted by: Haley T. at January 30, 2006 08:38 PM
The game is too good to think you made the whole game up. Now that I have played the game - that is my favorite game. I would love to know where did you think of those names?
Posted by: Erica at February 1, 2006 10:40 PM